Individual identification of Duttaphrynus melanostictus (Schneider, 1799) (Amphibia: Anura: Bufonidae) based on dorsal wart patterns
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Published:2018-11-26
Issue:13
Volume:10
Page:12755-12768
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ISSN:0974-7907
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Container-title:Journal of Threatened Taxa
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language:
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Short-container-title:J. Threat. Taxa
Author:
Bindhani Uddalak TathagatoORCID,
Das AbhijitORCID
Abstract
The dorsal surface of Duttaphrynus melanostictus is covered with keratinized warts of various sizes and shapes. Using combinations and patterns of cranial and mid dorsal warts, we attempted to identify individual toads from a natural population as a non-invasive alternative to existing marking techniques based on toe clipping, pit tagging, and subcutaneous elastomer injections to facilitate population estimates. An accuracy of 100% identification was achieved via this method, making it a potent tool for population studies in this species that is faster, cheaper and less disruptive than standard marking techniques.
Publisher
Wildlife Information Liaison Development Society
Subject
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law,Nature and Landscape Conservation,Animal Science and Zoology,Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
Cited by
1 articles.
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